Nice view of Lake Apoyo

Nicaragua - land of volcanoes and rum!October 29th 2011 We we very glad to finally arrive in Nicaragua after 2 long days of travel. As we crossed the border I immediately noticed the condition of the roads improved markedly from those in Honduras. Interestingly, Nicaragua is the poorest country in Central America, with 50% of the population living below the poverty line. The country has a history of dictatorships and civil war and has only been promoti ... read more

I'm off on another big travel adventure! Starting in Mexico on 22nd Sept and ending up in Sydney on 22nd Dec......with 10 countries in between!
Stay tuned for tales from:
Yucatan pensinsula, the Carribean and and colonial highlands in Mexico
Diving on the barrier reef in Belize
Ancient Mayan ruins in Guatemala
Beaches and volcanoes Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica
The Galapagos and Amazon in Ecuador
Gorgeous lakes and Patagonian trekking in Chile and Argentina
Soaking up the history and mystery of Incan Cusco and Machi Picchu in Peru
and enjoying a week long adventure in Bueno... full info